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Lorain, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: The project will install a sidewalk connecting overflow parking to a riverfront event space. The new path will keep pedestrians, mostly age 50-plus, out of traffic during busy concert seasons.

Poughkeepsie, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: New safety features will be added at a popular park, including a speed feedback sign, a flashing pedestrian sign and a clearly marked crosswalk. These improvements will make it safer for people of all ages, especially older adults, to enter the park.

Wake Forest, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: This project will install new crosswalks and ADA-compliant curb cuts on a busy road to improve safety and mobility for older adults and residents. The updates will make it easier to walk between downtown, neighborhoods and community facilities.

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Fountain Inn, SC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Walk audits along Main Street and nearby areas will assess pedestrian safety and accessibility. Community input will guide future improvements supported by city departments.

Fountain Inn, SC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: A damaged shade structure will be repaired and new picnic tables with umbrellas will be added at a local park. These updates will provide cooler places to sit and spend time outdoors comfortably.

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